Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z18-018
APPLICANT: The Ohio State University, Physical Planning and Real Estate; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: University-related uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on May 10, 2018.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single parcel used as open space that is zoned in the AR-4, Apartment Residential District. The applicant is requesting the University-College Research-Park District for university-related uses to match surrounding properties. The site is subject to the University Planning Overlay and is within the planning area of University District Plan (2015), which recommends “Institutional” uses at this location. Staff finds that the proposal is consistent with the recommendation of the University District Plan and compatible with the pattern of development in the university area.
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To rezone 248 WEST NINTH AVENUE (43201), being 0.08± acres located on the north side of West Ninth Avenue, 102± feet east of Neil Avenue, From: AR-4, Apartment Residential District, To: UCRPD, University-College Research-Park District (Rezoning # Z18-018).
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WHEREAS, application # Z18-018 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.08± acres from AR-4, Apartment Residential District, to the UCRPD, University-College Research-Park District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested UCRPD, University-College Research-Park District is consistent with the University District Plan, which recommends “Institutional” uses at this location, and is compatible with established zoning and developm...
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